The good folks over at Nintendo have today announced its Q2 lineup, and in it we learn when we will be enjoying Zelda on 3DS!
Mark your calendars, because June 19th will be Ocarnina of Time day here in North America. Also announced is a new version of everyones favorite mini game collection Wii Play: Motion which includes….yeah you guessed it, a Wii Remote Plus to go along with 12 new motion-controlled mini games.
You can read the full press release after the jump.
Who will be purchasing a 3DS on June 19th exclusively for Zelda? Anyone excited about Wii Play: Motion or any other games listed for release?
NINTENDO UNVEILS HEROES, MYSTERY AND MOTION IN SECOND-QUARTER VIDEO GAME LINEUP
Roster Includes The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D with Master Quest, Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust and Wii Play: Motion with Wii Remote Plus
REDMOND, Wash., April 12, 2011 ”“ Nintendo of America today revealed a diverse lineup of new video games set to launch during the second quarter of 2011. Whether they’re playing at home on the Wiiâ„¢ system, having fun on the go with the Nintendo DSâ„¢ family of systems or discovering the new Nintendo 3DSâ„¢ hand-held system, consumers will have a wide variety of engaging, inclusive experiences to choose from as Nintendo and its publishing partners unleash more than 50 games in the coming months.
A June 19 launch date has been set for The Legend of Zeldaâ„¢: Ocarina of Timeâ„¢ 3D, a re-mastered edition of one of the most acclaimed installments in The Legend of Zelda series, created exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS system. Wii owners, meanwhile, can look forward to the June 13 launch of Wii Playâ„¢: Motion, which includes 12 new motion-controlled games and will be packaged with a black Wii Remoteâ„¢ Plus controller. Upcoming games also include Mystery Case Filesâ„¢: Dust to Dustâ„¢ for the Wii system, which combines the seek-and-solve fun of the puzzle-based series with adventuresome story elements, multiplayer modes and the intuitive motion control of the Wii Remoteâ„¢ controller.
“Following a tremendous launch for Nintendo 3DS, our roster of upcoming games for Wii and all of our hand-held systems will keep the momentum going strong into summer,” said Marc Franklin, Nintendo of America’s director of Public Relations. “Games like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and Wii Play: Motion offer exciting additions to some of Nintendo’s most popular franchises, while our third-party partners continue to provide blockbuster gaming experiences for Nintendo systems.”
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D brings a completely re-mastered version of an epic entry in the beloved The Legend of Zelda game series to Nintendo’s newest hand-held system, Nintendo 3DS. The game couples phenomenally enhanced graphics with stunning, glasses-free 3D visuals to bring to life the daring adventures of its hero, Linkâ„¢. A streamlined touch-screen interface and newly implemented motion controls provide a fresh and intuitive feel as players immerse themselves in the tale of the creation of Hyrule and the struggle for control of its all-powerful ancient relic. The game will also feature new challenges not included in the original game. The Legend of Zelda veterans can look forward to the Master Quest ”“ a second quest with revamped puzzles and redesigned dungeons that feature the same graphical and interface upgrades as the main game. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is a masterful improvement on one of the landmark releases in video game history.
With the June 13 launch of Wii Play: Motion, Wii owners will be twisting, turning and enjoying themselves like never before, whether they’re newcomers to the console or have already discovered the fun of the popular Wii Play game. From catching a gust of wind by tilting an umbrella to fending off garden pests by swinging a mallet, each of the 12 included games will have players smiling wide as they use their Wii Remote Plus controller (or Wii Remote with Wii MotionPlusâ„¢ accessory) in a variety of interesting, sometimes unexpected ways. Wii Play: Motion comes packaged with a Wii Remote Plus controller ”“ which combines the original Wii Remote controller with the precision of Wii MotionPlus ”“ to deliver great value, precise motion control and immersive social fun that anyone in the household can pick up and instantly enjoy.
Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust brings the intrigue and sleuthing of Big Fish Games’ Mystery Case Files series to the Wii system for the first time. The game transports players to the enigmatic Malgrave Island, where they must hunt for hidden objects and solve puzzles to collect a magically powerful dust scattered across the island. Anyone can delve quickly and easily into the game’s rich seek-and-solve action, using the Wii Remote controller to examine multi-layered hidden-object scenes, locate cleverly concealed items and obtain inventory items that will help to overcome brain-teasing obstacles. Multiplayer features allow players to team up and crack the case together or face off in a competitive hunt for hidden objects. (Additional controllers are required for multiplayer features and are sold separately.) No matter who’s playing, it’ll take sharp eyes and a keen mind to get to the bottom of Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust.
Third-party publishers will offer a spectacular range of new software for Nintendo systems in the months to come. Among the upcoming games for the Wii console are Konami Digital Entertainment’s Karaoke Revolution Glee: Volume 2 and Disney Interactive Studios’ LEGO® Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game. Nintendo 3DS users can look forward to a May launch for TECMO KOEI’s DEAD OR ALIVE® Dimensions, while Warner Bros. Interactive’s Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is set to launch simultaneously for Wii, Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo DS family of systems on June 7.
Below is a partial list of upcoming games for Nintendo systems. Note that game titles and launch dates are subject to change.
Wii
Activision
Transformersâ„¢: Dark of the Moonâ„¢ Stealth Force Edition ”“ June 14Deep Silver, Inc.
Get Fit with Mel B ”“ SpringDisney Interactive Studios
LEGO® Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game – MayDisney”¢Pixar
Cars 2: The Video Game ”“ SummerGraffiti Entertainment, Inc.
Reader Rabbit® Preschool ”“ April
Reader Rabbit® Kindergarten ”“ April
Reader Rabbit® 1st Grade ”“ April
Reader Rabbit® 2nd Grade ”“ AprilKonami Digital Entertainment
Karaoke Revolution Glee: Volume 2 ”“ SpringNAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
ExerBeatâ„¢ ”“ April 26Nintendo
Wii Playâ„¢: Motion ”“ June 13
Mystery Case Filesâ„¢: Dust to Dustâ„¢ ”“ June 27SEGA
Thorâ„¢: God of Thunder ”“ May 3
The Conduitâ„¢ 2 ”“ April 12THQ Inc.
Rio ”“ April 12
SpongeBob SquigglePants ”“ April 12
Kung Fu Panda® 2 ”“ May 24Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters ”“ June 7Nintendo DS Family
Activision
Transformersâ„¢: Dark of the Moonâ„¢ AUTOBOTSâ„¢ ”“ June 14
Transformersâ„¢: Dark of the Moonâ„¢ DECEPTICONSâ„¢ ”“ June 14
Squinkies ”“ April 12Bergsala Lightweight LLC
Loving Life with Hello Kitty® and Friends ”“ May 10Deep Silver, Inc.
Duke Nukem: Critical Mass ”“ Q2Disney Interactive Studios
LEGO® Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game – MayDisney”¢Pixar
Cars 2: The Video Game ”“ SummerEasy Interactive
Hollywood Files ”“ June 14
Picture Puzzle Collection ”“ May 17
Match 3 Madness ”“ May 3Konami Digital Entertainment
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s World Championship 2011 ”“ May 10Majesco Entertainment
Cake Mania Main Street ”“ MaySEGA
Thorâ„¢: God of Thunder ”“ May 3THQ Inc.
Rio ”“ April 12
Paws & Claws Pampered Pets 2â„¢ ”“ April 12
Kung Fu Panda® 2 ”“ May 24Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
LEGO® Battles: Ninjago ”“ Spring
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters ”“ June 7Nintendo 3DS
Activision
Transformersâ„¢: Dark of the Moonâ„¢ Stealth Force Edition 3D ”“ June 14Aksys Games Localization, Inc.
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II ”“ May 24Crave Games
Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion ”“ May 24D3 Publisher
Dream Triggerâ„¢ 3D – AprilDisney Interactive Studios
LEGO® Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game – MayNAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
DualPenSportsâ„¢ ”“ May
PAC-MAN® & Galaga® DIMENSIONS ”“ JuneNintendo
The Legend of Zeldaâ„¢: Ocarina of Timeâ„¢ 3D ”“ June 19NIS America, Inc.
Cave Story 3D – June 28TECMO KOEI AMERICA CORP.
DEAD OR ALIVE® Dimensions ”“ MayTHQ Inc.
SpongeBob SquigglePants ”“ May 17Ubisoft Entertainment
Driver® Renegade ”“ Spring
Rabbids® Travel in Time ”“ April 10
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell® 3D ”“ April 10
James Noir’s Hollywood Crimesâ„¢ ”“ June 7Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters ”“ June 7
